Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760, 1,053.58 and 718.42
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 760, 1,053.58 and 718.42 is: 995.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
760 : 1,053.58 = 718.42 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
760/1,053.58 = 718.42/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
760x = 1,053.58 × 718.42 - Step 4: Simplify right side
760x = 756,912.94 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 756,912.94/760 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 995.94
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